dessert

birthday cake decorated with ice cream cones

Ice cream cone cake

This adorable funfetti cake is decorated with whipped cream and frosting “ice cream” cones for a festive treat. Vanilla butter cream and stabilized whipped cream create tasty decorations that will keep their shape. I recently made this fun and festive ice cream cone cake for my niece’s second birthday. Last year I made her a …

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mocha macarons recipe

Mocha macarons

These mocha macarons are perfect for coffee and chocolate lovers. Made with the French method, these espresso-flavored macaron shells are filled with a coffee chocolate hazelnut cream swirl. Today we’re tackling the infamously tricky (but famously beautiful!) little cookies called macarons. And we’re taking them up a notch by adding some delicious mocha flavor with …

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how to make croquembouche

Croquembouche

This tower of cream puffs is sure to impress. While it may seem intimidating, this pastry creation is made of 3 base components: choux pastry, vanilla pastry cream, and caramel. From the baking to free-form assembly, this guide will walk you through to croquembouche success! Croquembouche, also known as Croque en bouche, which means “crunch …

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